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history of hypertension

history of hypertension Mr. White is a 72-year-old man, with a history of hypertension, COPD and moderate dementia, who presents with 4 days of increased confusion, nighttime restlessness, visual hallucinations, and urinary incontinence. His physical exam is unremarkable except for tachypnea, a mildly enlarged prostate, inattentiveness, and a worsening of his MMSE score from a […]

the U.S. healthcare system

the U.S. healthcare system discuss: As the U.S. healthcare system moves toward an emphasis on value. And accountability, a key underlying mechanism that facilitates this shift is healthcare quality measurement. Healthcare organizations are increasingly put in the position to demonstrate the quality of care they provide. And with the shift from manual to electronic charting, […]

designing and implementing a project

designing and implementing a project Throughout your practicum experience, you have been designing and implementing a project. You will now assess that experience. Prior to beginning this, discuss the topics below with your preceptor. Include their feedback as well as your own. In a 1,250-1,500 word document, discuss the following topics: What was the focus […]

What does evidence- based practice (EBP) mean?

What does evidence- based practice (EBP) mean? Introduction What does evidence- based practice (EBP) mean? Why is it important to nursing? How does your own work environment use EPB and what strategies you can use to implement EBP into nursing practice? This week you will need to think about and analyze a specific situation that […]

aplastic anemia

aplastic anemia Response #1 Respond to one of your peers in your discussion group. Identify the additional workup that is needed to rule in or rule out these differential diagnoses. What clinical signs/symptoms would you expect to see with these two differential diagnoses ? Peer response   According to McCance and Huether (2018), “anemia is a reduction […]

Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain You are caring for a client with a high pain tolerance due to chronic pain. But it does not look like they are in pain. What methods would you use to assess their pain and identify what medications would be appropriate for them? What measures have been instituted in healthcare to limit the […]

the treatment of chronic disease

the treatment of chronic disease Rather than focus on the treatment of chronic disease, policies that influence population health tend to emphasize prevention and wellness; the reduction or elimination of waste and the eradication of health disparities based on race, ethnicity, language, income, gender, sexual orientation, disability and other factors. The reasoning is that good […]

Leadership In Nursing

Leadership In Nursing Overview The nurse leader must have strong interpersonal communication skills, be able to effectively manage conflict, and be able to build and develop high functioning teams. The purpose of this paper is for you to discuss a highly effective leader in your organization following the criteria in items 1-5. 1. Describe the […]